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Historical Gate No. 2 of Gdańsk Shipyard

Gdańsk, Poland

Historical Gate No. 2 of Gdańsk Shipyard, Gdańsk
Photo: Krzysztof Korczyński, CC BY-SA 3.0 pl (Wikimedia Commons)

Built in 1957, its iconic plaques commemorating December 1970 and August 1980 make it a symbol of the struggle for freedom.

The Historic Gate No. 2 of the Gdańsk Shipyard is a symbol of the struggle for freedom and democracy in Poland. It was built in 1957, and its current form with plaques commemorating the victims of December 1970 and August 1980 has become iconic. It is a place of remembrance, where flowers are often laid and ceremonies take place. Nearby are the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970 and the European Solidarity Centre. The Gate symbolizes the birth of the "Solidarity" movement.

How long does it take to visit Historical Gate No. 2 of Gdańsk Shipyard?

Plan about 45 min.

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